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The legal basis for CDL and CDL testing is found in 49 CFR 383 and in each U.S. jurisdiction’s constitutional power to legislate for the safety and welfare of its citizens.  \n2. The CDL tests are used to assist in the making of a licensing decision.  \n3. The CDL test meets all testing requirements set forth in 49 CFR 383.  \n4. The CDL test system is not designed to measure successful completion of the training requirements of:  \nA. Truck or bus companies  \nB. Truck or bus associations  \nC. Commercial or private truck driver training schools  \nD. FHWA’s Model Truck Driver Training Curriculum  \nE. Professional Truck Driver Institute of America’s (PTDIA) truck driver training curriculum.  \n5. The knowledge and skill requirements for a professional truck or bus driver are much more extensive than set forth in 49 CFR 383.  \n6. CDL knowledge tests are designed to determine if the person meets the minimum knowledge requirements set forth in 49 CFR 383 for the safe operation of the commercial vehicle class and type the person expects to operate.  \n7. The CDL Manual is designed to contain all information required for CDL applicants to meet the minimum knowledge requirements set forth in 49 CFR 383 for the safe operation of different classes of commercial motor vehicles. In addition, the manual includes specialized knowledge required of drivers who wish to be qualified to drive buses, tank vehicles, vehicles transporting hazardous materials and/or a combination vehicle.  \n8. The CDL Manual provides all information needed by a CDL applicant to pass the CDL tests.  \n9. CDL skills tests are designed to determine if the person can demonstrate the minimum knowledge and skills set forth in 49 CFR 383 for the safe operation of the commercial vehicle class and type the person expects to operate.  \nTrailers over 102” wide and combinations over 75’long are Not Permitted at skills test testing sites.  \nIf you have a larger vehicle, please contact the Driver License Center directly to see if the testing site can accommodate your vehicle. Federal and State law require vehicles to be empty while operating on a commerical learner’s permit during the CDL skills test.  \nVehicles used in the transportation of hazardous materials displaying placards will not be tested. The vehicle must be empty. If it is a tank vehicle used in the transportation of hazardous materials, the tank must be purged. A letter stating that the tank has been purged including vehicle information, date and time is required. 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It can occur in many locations, including truck stops, hotels, restaurants, rest areas, brothels, strip clubs, private homes, etc.  \nTAT has been working with members of the transportation industry since 2009 to provide the needed training and tools to enable members of these key industries to both recognize and report human traĶcking when they see it happening. 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